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Welcome to our September newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
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Finnish Forestry Trip Day 2
Finnish Forestry Busman’s Holiday After a 7am breakfast buffet it was time for our first day of our Finnish Forestry tour to commence, our bus was waiting for us and our first port of call was a quick
Tigercat 120 Winch Assist
Tigercat launches remote control Tigercat 120 winch assist, offering end-to-end Tigercat steep slope harvesting solution. The new Tigercat 120 cable assist is Tigercat’s second model in the cable systems product line. Tigercat has long been recognized as the
Finnish Forestry Trip
Day One – Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Logging Trucks This time two weeks ago our Finnish forestry trip was underway, a group of 21 foresters and hauliers from Scotland, England, Wales and Germany were heading from their local
PONSSE Mammoth exceeds expectations in Brazil
PONSSE Mammoth: Ponsse’s largest forwarder achieves 30% more productivity in tests carried out in Brazil. The PONSSE Mammoth has a capacity for 25 tons, this giant presented results that prove its high performance under typical operating conditions in
www – wood wide web
The idea of trees “talking” to one another through underground fungal networks the so-called “wood wide web” has captured the imagination of the public The wood wide web concept where trees supposedly share nutrients with each other via
2024 UK Softwood Market Falls Short
When it comes to trading, this year’s UK softwood market fell far short of most importers and merchants’ expectations. With the year-end in sight, the current mood among UK distributors is one of resignation that an upturn is
Bell Skogger – a loggers flexible friend
The Bell Skogger is developed to be a flexible and cost-effective timber handling solution for mechanised timber operations A flexible and cost-effective timber handling solution for mechanised timber operations, the four-wheel drive (4WD) Bell Skogger design concept has
IN THE NEWS
The latest news affecting forestry News Flashes PONSSE ANNOUNCE TEMPORARY LAYOFFS IN 2025 Ponsse invited its Finnish personnel to change negotiations in accordance with the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings on 19.11.2024. The negotiations were held on Monday
Mack Trucks launches virtual live tour for customers
Mack Trucks Launches Innovative Virtual Live Tour Experience for Truck Buyers Mack Trucks today announced the launch of the Mack Live Tour digital experience, offering prospective buyers a personalized, virtual truck exploration from the comfort of their home
Komatsu Forest Innovations that last
Innovations that last – 40 years of Komatsu Forest ‘s stability concept This year marks 40 years since the introduction of the first 901 – one of the world’s first single-grip harvesters designed from the ground up with
Sonichem – low value forestry products into eco friendly alterrnatives
Sonichem – Lignin, ‘Nature’s Glue’ from Sawdust targets the Sustainable Chemicals Challenge Sonichem – a team of researchers in Scotland is supporting a clean tech startup to transform co-products from the forestry sector into high-value, eco-friendly alternatives to
Ufkes Greentec Forestcutter 300
Ufkes Greentec Forestcutter 300 on a Ponsse Fox working in Germany “The Fastest Tree Cutter on the market” Ufkes Greentec is a manufacturer from the Netherlands and was founded in 2004 by Jippe Ufkes. The company have made
Wood panel manufacturer fined £400,000 after worker loses leg
A wood panel manufacturer has been fined £400,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries at its factory in Chirk, near Wrexham. The incident happened at Kronospan Limited on 31 March 2021, when a pack of waste MDF sheets
Planting seedlings for a better future
A healthy forest ecosystem is essential for a healthy planet. Forests regulate the climate, rainfall patterns and watersheds and are crucial for providing oxygen and clean water. With the increased focus on environmental sustainability, the use of wood
Successful rejuvenation of the forest machine operator corps
Forestry has shown a successful recruitment of younger forest machine operator in recent years, and the young operators seem to be staying in the profession. However, the difficulty of attracting women to the profession remains. An investigation from
New Tigercat 250E Loader
New Tigercat 250E knuckleboom loader for enhanced operator comfort and convenience as well as added performance. Tigercat has replaced the 250D loader with the new and improved 250E model. Tigercat 250 series loaders are a staple on southern
New Seppi M S7 Compact Mulcher
New Seppi M S7 Compact in Comparison Discover the complete Seppi M S7 product line now and find the perfect model. The new S7 line mulches grass, prunings, or cuts wood up to a diameter of 7 cm.
Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test
The European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks. Volvo Trucks best-selling models, the Volvo FH and the Volvo FM, both received the top rating of five stars.
Illegal felling in Northumberland
Court orders Northumberland landowner to replant trees after illegal felling following Forestry Commission investigation A landowner from Northumberland has been ordered to replant trees after an illegal felling following a successful criminal investigation by the Forestry Commission’s National
Waratah Forestry launches new HX Line
Waratah Forestry Equipment launches new HX line with trio of high-performance, extreme application heads Waratah Forestry Equipment has launched an all-new HX line with its 624HX and 626HX harvester heads and purpose-built LPX loader-processor head. Building on generations of Waratah HTH attachments, the new extra-large harvester
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About Forest Machine Magazine-Forestry News
Forest Machine Magazine is a dedicated online hub for forestry news that keeps you updated with the latest information covering all aspects of forestry.
We feature current forestry news, the latest equipment, and interesting stories about the people and companies involved in ground preparation, road building and maintenance, planting, thinning, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage, sawmilling, and wood processing.
Our editor, Rab Easton, is a second-generation forestry professional with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on harvesting contracts throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. He began his career as a chainsaw operator with the Forestry Commission, where he earned his forester qualifications but chose to pursue timber harvesting instead of management. He also qualified as a Forest Machine Operator Instructor, training the next generation of operators at Barony College in Parkgate, near Dumfries.
Being a part of the forest industry and being known by the people and contractors within it has been a huge asset to Forest Machine Magazine, as it has opened doors that remain closed to others.
In the nine years since its establishment, Forest Machine Magazine has built a network of highly experienced operators who provide reliable feedback when trialling equipment and accessories in real conditions.
Rab’s wife, Wendy, was initially a tree surgeon who worked at Canterbury Cathedral before transitioning to horticulture and specialising in plant propagation. She has played an instrumental role in Forest Machine Magazine, managing client relationships, photography, graphic design, and maintaining the website.
We made the decision this year for the website, monthly newsletter and our social media pages to be our sole outlets for information about current events, equipment, and features, allowing us to publish instantly rather than adhering to deadlines
Written by loggers for loggers, forestry is not just a job but a way of life.
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